Explore the Family Name Battersby
The meaning of Battersby
English: habitational name from a place called Battersby in North Yorkshire (probably the former name of Dunnow in Slaidburn, rather than Battersby in Ingleby Greenhow). The placename comes from the genitive case of the Old Norse personal name Bǫthvarr (composed of the elements bathwa ‘battle’ + harjaz ‘warrior’) + Old Norse bȳ ‘settlement’.
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How common is the last name Battersby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Battersby saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,085th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 27,974th position, signifying a 3.28% decrease in rank. However, the number of people with this surname grew modestly from 841 in 2000 to 857 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.9%. Despite the rise in count, the proportion per 100,000 fell by 6.45% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,085 | #27,974 | -3.28% |
| Count | 841 | 857 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Battersby
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Battersby. Over the decade, there were notable changes in certain ethnic groups. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a noticeable increase of 59.47%, rising from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a growth of 38.98%, moving from 0.59% to 0.82%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased by 0.89% from 94.77% to 93.93%, as did the Black category which went down by 9.68% from 1.55% to 1.40%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category and the Two or more races category remained unchanged at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 93.93% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.03% | 59.47% |
| Black | 1.55% | 1.4% | -9.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.82% | 38.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |